Accounting, Acquisition Strategy, Acquisitions Management, Analysis Skills, Architectural Analysis, Budget Management, Budgeting, Business Analysis, Business Operations, Business Support, Calendar Management, Communication Skills, Cost Analysis, Cost Estimates, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Documentation, Economics, Enterprise Architecture, Executive Assistant Skills , Executive Recruiting, Finance, Government, Integration Testing, Intelligence Community, Internet Security, Leadership, Leading Edge Technology, Market Research, Mathematics, National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), Operational Support, Operations Research, Organizational Skills, Policy Analysis, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Professional Services, Program Evaluation, Program Planning, Proofreading, System Integration (SI), Systems Analysis, Systems Engineering, Team Player, Technical Operations, Technical Research, Technical Support, Time Management, United States Air Force (USAF), United States Department of Defense (DoD), Writing Skills
Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.
The Space and Intelligence Division provides professional services to the US Space Force, Combatant Commands, Intelligence Community, and NASA. Our work includes enterprise architectural assessments, systems engineering and integration, test, planning and execution, cost estimating and analysis, acquisition support, and cybersecurity. We are trusted partners developing approaches and concepts to meet emerging high priority needs, assessing cutting-edge technologies, and supporting capabilities for our National Defense. Come join the fastest growing Division at Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc.!
The Space Systems Group (SSG), part of SPA’s Space and Intelligence Division, provides timely and objective assessments and recommendations integrating technical, operational, programmatic, policy and business analysis. We focus on our key clients in the Space community including the US Space Force’s Space Systems Command (USSF/SSC), one of the three designated Field Commands under USSF. We work tirelessly to provide integrated solutions based on information and communications throughout the chain of command. We provide clear and consistent analysis and recommendations which are aligned to strategic and leadership goals while balancing the ability to execute on time and on budget within the technical communities. Come join an organization responsible for being a key enabler of Spacepower!
SPA has an immediate need for a Senior PAG/CAG Analyst.
Responsibilities:
The Senior PEO Action Group / Command Action Group Analyst provides acquisition management, tasker management, planning, analysis, integration, and business operations support for the SBST mission area.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Support the Material Leader with acquisition planning for the SBST mission area.
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary DoD technical teams and defense contractors.
- Evaluate program and acquisition documentation for compliance with DoD, Department of the Air Force, and U.S. Space Force policies.
- Conduct market research and provide acquisition strategy recommendations.
- Support the organization and operation of Integrated Product Teams.
- Analyze program progress against plans, schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
- Manage taskers using TMT, ETMS, and related systems.
- Prepare, review, proofread, and route electronic Staff Summary Sheets and senior-leader staffing packages.
- Track suspense actions and provide status updates to leadership.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications
- Active DoD Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility
- Bachelor’s degree in Management, Business, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Engineering, Technology, Operations Research, or a related field
- Minimum 10 years of experience in acquisition management, acquisition planning, program integration, or related DoD support
- Expert knowledge of tasker management tools and processes, including TMT and ETMS
- Experience preparing executive-level staffing packages
- Knowledge of DoD budgetary principles, acquisition processes, and analytical methods
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in time-sensitive environments
- Ability to report to designated work location in Chantilly, up to full time, based on the needs of the customer
Desired Qualifications
- Experience supporting U.S. Space Force, Space Systems Command, NRO, or national security space organizations
- Experience supporting Program Executive Office or headquarters-level acquisition environments
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Systems Planning and Analysis
Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) provides top-level decision makers with timely and objective assessments that integrate the technical, operational, programmatic, policy, and business aspects of national security issues. SPA is headquartered in Alexandria, with offices throughout Metro DC, and San Diego, CA. SPA has been recognized with awards including Government Contractor of the Year by the Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards, as a Best Places to Work by the Washington and San Diego Business Journals for several years, a Top Workplace by the Washington Post, and as one of DC's Healthiest Employers.